Every year when I go to a retreat I pull out a kit that I bought in Paducah in 2009. Yes - it's that old and never started. I open it up and read the directions, feel overwhelmed and put it back in the package.
This year when I was visiting with my friends Barb, Louise and Deanna, they encouraged me to just take out the fabrics and do the first step. So I did. And here are the pieces from my John Flynn lazer cut kit.
It felt great to push through these challenges and make some progress. I am so grateful to my friends who encouraged me to tackle this and with their support I actually think this old kit might become a quilt someday!
Linking up to Design Wall Monday
19 comments:
wow that is soo pretty...no matter how old...LOL!
This looks like a fun project. Keep sewing! I want to see more!
These blocks look so interesting. I hope the next round goes well, happy stitching!
that is a pretty unusual block - cool!!
Those spiral blocks are beautiful. I can understand how challenging they must be.
Those are such cool blocks! And having the pieces cut saves a lot of work.
Just this morning I was thinking about daunting quilt projects, and how just breaking the big massive THING down into one small, simple step after another, then the massive THING isn't as massive after all. I love those spinners! How fun it will be to work on these!
Such a fun block! That quilt is going to be a stunner. So glad you were able to face down the fear and tackle step one.
I really love these blocks!
Wow, that's a neat block, Kathy! I can sure understand your hesitation about starting them - hooray for encouraging quilty friends. Looks like you're on your way to success with these!
What an intriguing design. I sure hope you have all the triangles you need.
Very cool! Love all those bright colors.
Hooray! I think the reason I get stuck on things is because there is a step that I don't know how to do. Having someone do it with me, even if they also don't know how to do it, can help me tackle it.
Wow, what a great start on your blocks! I look forward to seeing them grow. I have one of those pre-cut John Flynn kits around here somewhere; I think it is a Storm at Sea design. I wonder where it it hiding?!
Wow! I love this block and the fabrics used!
Wow this looks like a fabulous and fun project, Kathy.
So glad I was part of encouraging you. The blocks looks great keep going, can't wait to see what it will look like finished.
So cute. Looks like beach umbrellas on a sunny day. Have fun with it, such a perfect project, especially in the middle of fall and through winter.Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
Those blocks are cool looking. (yes, I'm way behind on blog reading).
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